Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

About the Role:

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to support and improve the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment at a medical device production site in Nijmegen. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and driving continuous improvement to ensure safe and efficient operations in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective maintenance and reliability strategies for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex machinery on the production floor.
• Train and support technicians in equipment handling, diagnostics, and best practices.
• Resolve equipment-related quality issues and help prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are available for timely repairs.
• Liaise with external equipment and tooling suppliers to develop and implement technical solutions.
• Plan and execute calibration and preventive maintenance activities with full compliance.
• Support equipment validation efforts (URS, FAT, SAT) and adopt supplier recommendations where applicable.
• Maintain clear documentation and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to Engineering Management.
• Carry out additional engineering tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field (Life Sciences also considered).
• 2-4 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally in medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, maintenance best practices, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with equipment and process validation (URS/FAT/SAT).
• Ability to interpret and integrate vendor documentation into operational processes.
• Project management and process improvement experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus.

Practical Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
• Duration: 6+ Months (Contract)
• Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

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